Grade 6 · Social Studies · Lesson 38

Create visuals and infographics

Step 6 of the capstone is the visual layer. A strong report does not just tell readers — it shows them. The right chart, map, or photograph can make a complicated argument click in a single glance, but only if you pick the right kind of visual and design it carefully.

What this lesson teaches

1Match each common chart type to the kind of data it best displays
2Add a clear title, axis labels, and units to every chart
3Write a caption that tells the reader what the visual shows and why it matters
4Cite the source of any data, photograph, or map used in the report

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